James Hooks is a Sr. Director, Head of People Experience and Learning at Roblox | Alum: Airbnb, Facebook, Twitter at Roblox. He possess expertise in leadership, strategy, management, entrepreneurship, strategic planning and 44 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I have had the privilege of being a thought partner with James when our paths crossed at Roblox. He is a true expert in building dynamic and inclusive teams and ensuring all viewpoints are considered and leveraged appropriately when looking at the big picture. I was impressed by his ability to navigate complexities and deliver results. What stands out most about James is his remarkable leadership style. He creates space and holds space to promote a collaborative environment that encourages the team to excel. His mentorship has been instrumental in my own growth, and I have learned invaluable skills under his guidance. Beyond his professional achievements (G.O.A.T, Inspirational), James is a genuinely kind and approachable individual which is a rare delight to find in a leader. He'll takes the time to understand and connect with colleagues on a personal level, fostering a positive and motivating atmosphere. I have the utmost confidence that he'll continue to make significant contributions and serve as an asset to any team!", "James is an amazing leader, advocate, trust builder, and connector. He has been instrumental in unlocking opportunities for me in my growth in Learning at Airbnb. He helped me build confidence in my ability to have presence with executive leaders, and pushed me into the spotlight on numerous occasions to showcase and credit my own efforts in my role. He also created an amazing leadership development program that allows our Tech Leaders to grow and develop through accelerated behavioral change – his finesse and creative leadership clearly show through in the impact this program has on leaders, and his ability to build relationships with executives was key in getting the financial support and fanship that it has today! James, through Learning Labs and other initiatives he leads, has impacted not just those who have had an opportunity to attend but those who were lucky enough to support scaling his work as well. I feel lucky to get to be part of that story of learning with him at Airbnb!", and "It was a privilege to get the opportunity to partner with James.  His inspiration and ability to own a room is contagious.  James brings an element of coaching and facilitation that is personal, actionable, and innovative.  He leaves leaders wanting to be a better version of themselves.  As a Talent Partner, I want to thank James for his endless wisdom, guidance and opportunity to partner on ground breaking learning initiatives at Airbnb.  I know he will continue to transform their leadership organization into something that is nothing less than world class."